I find that the bug guards don't really work, as I always get bumblebees feeding deep into the ports anyway. They may keep the bees from actually entering the ports, so I do use them. But, they are almost always the hardest parts to keep clean, and they seem to get moldy fster than any other feeder parts as well. I just cleaned mine in a bleach/water solution again last night when I filled one of the feeders.



Rick Sussman
Woodbine,MD


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From: Bill & Carol <>
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Sent: Fri, Jul 16, 2010 8:51 am
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Hummer Feeder Question


I just "upgraded" my hummer feeder to a Humzinger 12 oz. model, as my old 8
uncer got too shopworn.  Included in the new box were some little plastic
bug guards" that fit over the inside of the feeding ports.  They are
llegedly to stop the bugs, but are supposed to let the tongue of the bird
e unaffected.  The hole looks pretty tight to me, but I put them on and put
ut the feeder.  It seemed to me that the first visitor flitted from port to
ort a bit, but seemed eventually to feed for a few seconds.  Has anybody
ad any experience with these things?  Do they actually work?  Should I
emove them?  Any on or off line advice appreciated.
 
Thanks
Bill Moody
Lexington Park, MD.